Full-Time
Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Develops autonomous vertical take-off cargo drones
Senior
Austin, TX, USA
- 0-4 years; senior positions: 5+ years experience working in a professional mechanical engineering environment (aerospace industry preferred)
- degree in mechanical, structural, or aerospace engineering
- extensive experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
- extensive experience with FEA (Ansys or Nastran)
- in-depth understanding of mechanical engineering discipline as it relates to design and analysis
- well-versed in the manufacturing processes/techniques used in the aerospace industry
- experience working with outside vendors for manufacturing
- familiar with technical drawings and GD&T
- you want to work at a small early stage startup
- you want to wear many hats
- self starter and resilient: take a project from start to finish despite vague or little requirements
- design and analyze structural components of aircraft
- design and take ownership of subsystems of current and new vehicles
- collaborate with other engineers and apply critical thinking
- hands-on building of vehicles and working with technicians
- test the systems you design (potentially also designing and building test stands)
- purchase parts and work with manufacturers
- collect and analyze flight data to learn and iterate
Skyways is transforming the cargo transportation sector with its cutting-edge autonomous aerial vehicles featuring vertical take-off and landing capabilities. Specialized in crafting both all-electric and hybrid-electric models, these UAVs prioritize operational simplicity and versatility by incorporating unique features like folding wings and in-flight recharging. This commitment to applying advanced technology in practical, yet novel ways makes it an exciting workplace for forward-thinking professionals eager to lead in the emergent field of autonomous air transportation.
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2017